| Make : WESTERN STAR | Model : WESTERN STAR | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V246304 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001108 | Date Received by ODI: 20001011 | Date Added to Database: 20001108 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: W-0004 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 303 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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